FIELD OF MARS - Single Vineyard Range
Field of Mars Block 2 Semillon 2023
Variety: 100% Semillon
Region: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
Vineyard: Field of Mars Vineyard
Vine age: Vines planted in 1968
Soil: Fine, sandy alluvial
Planted in 1968 on the finest alluvial sand, this vineyard site generates the ideal expressions of Hunter Semillon and is the pinnacle of our Vintage. It generates an ultra-fine white wine possessing the very best of zesty fruit brightness, always showing extraordinary length and beautifully fresh minerally persistence. Vintage 2023 weather was dry and stable throughout January, allowing for an unhurried harvest and extraordinarily high quality.
Aromas shift effortlessly between lemon juice and lemon curd with dynamic brightness, and highlight notes of citrus blossom and fine musky jasmine.
Fruit flavours are crystal clear and very direct, with pristine juiciness showing exceptional concentration. A finely textured palate delivering satin-soft flavour accents of citron-tart and fine pastry, yellow apple and honey-dew melon. Classically refined with a crisp minerally length, the palate retains vibrant focus, finishing with tangy notes of lemon-zest and sweet orange-grapefruit.
Always incredibly delicate and exuberant from the very first sip and has the timeless freshness for 10+ years in the cellar.
Limited edition; only 160 dozen made
Drink: now – 2045
95 pts Halliday Wine Companion 94 pts The Real Review
TECHNICAL
Alc: 10.5
pH:3.06
TA: 6.3
